Plant development is constantly affected by biotic and abiotic factors, which influence their morphology and chemical composition. In this context, the evaluation of morphological and physicochemical variation of 35 loquat genotypes during two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, were carried out. The results revealed a significant difference of the morphological and the physicochemical traits between the two years. Indeed, 2016 showed high values for fruit and leaf traits as well as the physicochemical parmeters, while 2015 recoreded the highest values for seeds traits. In addition, the ANOVA results showed a significant effect of genotype on the physicochemical parameters and the morphological characters, excluding the geometric diameter and spherical index of seeds. Regarding the effect of year, it was also significant on physicochemical parameters and morphological traits except the size and shape of fruit and the seed shape. For the genotype x year interaction effect, it was significant on all traits studied, with the exception of the traits relating to geometric diameter of fruit and seed plus the sphericity index of the seed. Thus, size and shape of fruit remained stable over these two consecutive years. The identification of stable traits presents a result that could be beneficial for breeding programs.
{"title":"Inter-annual and genotypic variation of morphological and physicochemical characters in moroccan loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica Lindil.) genotypes during two consecutive years.","authors":"G. Kabiri, F. Hernandez, F. Lachkham, H. Hanine","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-14582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-14582","url":null,"abstract":"Plant development is constantly affected by biotic and abiotic factors, which influence their morphology and chemical composition. In this context, the evaluation of morphological and physicochemical variation of 35 loquat genotypes during two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, were carried out. The results revealed a significant difference of the morphological and the physicochemical traits between the two years. Indeed, 2016 showed high values for fruit and leaf traits as well as the physicochemical parmeters, while 2015 recoreded the highest values for seeds traits. In addition, the ANOVA results showed a significant effect of genotype on the physicochemical parameters and the morphological characters, excluding the geometric diameter and spherical index of seeds. Regarding the effect of year, it was also significant on physicochemical parameters and morphological traits except the size and shape of fruit and the seed shape. For the genotype x year interaction effect, it was significant on all traits studied, with the exception of the traits relating to geometric diameter of fruit and seed plus the sphericity index of the seed. Thus, size and shape of fruit remained stable over these two consecutive years. The identification of stable traits presents a result that could be beneficial for breeding programs.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141700629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Prakash, A. Jokhan, Romila Gopalan, Ranjila Singh, Abhineshwar Prasad
Noni (Morinda citrifolia) fruit juice is widely used as a strong antioxidant nutritional supplement. With its demand for supplementary products globally, commercial noni farming is now increasing in the Pacific Islands. Information on its growth performance and fruit quality under variable climatic condition is limited. This study aimed to establish the climatic requirements and identify the agro-climatic zone in Fiji that provides for increased antioxidant levels in fruits in addition to optimal plant growth and physiological performance. The study investigated plant growth, photosynthetic performance, fruit yield and antioxidant properties of plants that were cultivated under rain fed conditions in the dry, wet and intermediate agro-climatic zones in Fiji Islands. The physiological performance was significantly influenced by the soil moisture, sunshine hours and soil nutrients. Physiological performance including fruit yields were the highest in the intermediate zone which was characterized by a moderate rainfall and fairly good soil properties while it was lowest in the dry zone. Highest fruit antioxidant properties occurred in the dry zone followed by wet zone. The study implies that under cultivation, moderate abiotic stress can enhance the antioxidant properties of noni.
{"title":"Physiological performance and fruit quality of noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) cultivated in different agro-climatic zones of Fiji","authors":"R. Prakash, A. Jokhan, Romila Gopalan, Ranjila Singh, Abhineshwar Prasad","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-14019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-14019","url":null,"abstract":"Noni (Morinda citrifolia) fruit juice is widely used as a strong antioxidant nutritional supplement. With its demand for supplementary products globally, commercial noni farming is now increasing in the Pacific Islands. Information on its growth performance and fruit quality under variable climatic condition is limited. This study aimed to establish the climatic requirements and identify the agro-climatic zone in Fiji that provides for increased antioxidant levels in fruits in addition to optimal plant growth and physiological performance. The study investigated plant growth, photosynthetic performance, fruit yield and antioxidant properties of plants that were cultivated under rain fed conditions in the dry, wet and intermediate agro-climatic zones in Fiji Islands. The physiological performance was significantly influenced by the soil moisture, sunshine hours and soil nutrients. Physiological performance including fruit yields were the highest in the intermediate zone which was characterized by a moderate rainfall and fairly good soil properties while it was lowest in the dry zone. Highest fruit antioxidant properties occurred in the dry zone followed by wet zone. The study implies that under cultivation, moderate abiotic stress can enhance the antioxidant properties of noni.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141697004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The antifungal activity of essential oils of Thymus daenensis, Thymus vulgaris, Satureja hortensis and Satureja khuzistanica as well as their major compounds were studied against mold decays of orange fruit. According to GC-MS analysis, the major compounds of T. danensis essential oil were thymol (65.5%) and alpha-terpinene (11.9%) whereas T. vulgaris was rich in thymol (59%) and p-cymene (15.6%). Carvacrol (88.4%) in S. khuzistanica oil and carvacrol (51%), gamma-terpinene (20.8%) and p-cymene (13.7%) in S. hortensis oil were charecterized as major compounds. The oil of S. khuzistanica and its major compound carvacrol exhibited the strongest fungicide activity against Penicillium digitatum, Rhizopus stolonifer and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides at 300 µL/L. The results on orange fruits exhibited that the use of S. khuzistanica and S. hortensis EOs as spraying and dipping treatments could considerably reduce spoilages decays in the fruit.
研究了百里香(Thymus daenensis)、庸俗百里香(Thymus vulgaris)、野百里香(Satureja hortensis)和库斯斯坦百里香(Satureja khuzistanica)的精油及其主要化合物对橙子霉变的抗真菌活性。根据气相色谱-质谱分析,T. danensis 精油的主要化合物是百里酚(65.5%)和α-萜品烯(11.9%),而 T. vulgaris 则富含百里酚(59%)和对伞花烯(15.6%)。S. khuzistanica 油中的香芹酚(88.4%)和 S. hortensis 油中的香芹酚(51%)、γ-萜品烯(20.8%)和对伞花烯(13.7%)被确定为主要化合物。在 300 µL/L 的浓度下,S. khuzistanica 油及其主要化合物香芹酚对数字青霉、Rhizopus stolonifer 和 Colletotrichum gloeosporioides 的杀真菌活性最强。对橘子果实的研究结果表明,使用 S. khuzistanica 和 S. hortensis 环氧乙烷进行喷洒和浸渍处理可大大减少果实的腐败变质。
{"title":"The effect of thymol and carvacrol rich-plant essential oils on controlling postharvest decay molds in orange fruit","authors":"L. Mokhtarnejad, Mohsen Farzanehj","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-15659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-15659","url":null,"abstract":"The antifungal activity of essential oils of Thymus daenensis, Thymus vulgaris, Satureja hortensis and Satureja khuzistanica as well as their major compounds were studied against mold decays of orange fruit. According to GC-MS analysis, the major compounds of T. danensis essential oil were thymol (65.5%) and alpha-terpinene (11.9%) whereas T. vulgaris was rich in thymol (59%) and p-cymene (15.6%). Carvacrol (88.4%) in S. khuzistanica oil and carvacrol (51%), gamma-terpinene (20.8%) and p-cymene (13.7%) in S. hortensis oil were charecterized as major compounds. The oil of S. khuzistanica and its major compound carvacrol exhibited the strongest fungicide activity against Penicillium digitatum, Rhizopus stolonifer and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides at 300 µL/L. The results on orange fruits exhibited that the use of S. khuzistanica and S. hortensis EOs as spraying and dipping treatments could considerably reduce spoilages decays in the fruit.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"3 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141715810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hélen Corso Cavião, Alessandra Russi, J. Schwambach
Fusarium spp., the causal agent of Fusarium wilt, cause substantial economic losses in viticulture, mainly in tropical regions. This study aimed to assess the biocontrol potential of Bacillus sp. F62 against Fusarium spp., both in vitro and in rootstock cuttings of the SO4 variety. To this end, the in vitro antagonism was evaluated through diffusible and volatile compounds synthesized by Bacillus sp. F62 on three Fusarium spp. isolates. Subsequently, the isolate FusA06-18 was selected for a rootstock cutting experiment. The vine cuttings underwent the following treatments: control, pathogen inoculation (Fus), bacterial inoculation (Bac), and bacterial followed by pathogen inoculation (Bac + Fus). Our findings revealed an average reduction of 39.1% in the mycelial growth of the pathogen through dual culture assay and a decrease of 11.6% in the Fusarium spp. radial growth due to the effects of volatile compounds. In the experiment with vine cuttings, applying Bacillus sp. F62 reduced the pathogen re-isolation frequency from 81.7% (Fus) to 63.3% (Bac + Fus). Therefore, Bacillus sp. F62 effectively suppressed the mycelial growth of Fusarium spp. and reduced the Fusarium wilt incidence in vine cuttings of the rootstock ‘SO4’.
{"title":"Biocontrol of Fusarium spp. in vitro and in vine cuttings using Bacillus sp. F62","authors":"Hélen Corso Cavião, Alessandra Russi, J. Schwambach","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-15354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-15354","url":null,"abstract":"Fusarium spp., the causal agent of Fusarium wilt, cause substantial economic losses in viticulture, mainly in tropical regions. This study aimed to assess the biocontrol potential of Bacillus sp. F62 against Fusarium spp., both in vitro and in rootstock cuttings of the SO4 variety. To this end, the in vitro antagonism was evaluated through diffusible and volatile compounds synthesized by Bacillus sp. F62 on three Fusarium spp. isolates. Subsequently, the isolate FusA06-18 was selected for a rootstock cutting experiment. The vine cuttings underwent the following treatments: control, pathogen inoculation (Fus), bacterial inoculation (Bac), and bacterial followed by pathogen inoculation (Bac + Fus). Our findings revealed an average reduction of 39.1% in the mycelial growth of the pathogen through dual culture assay and a decrease of 11.6% in the Fusarium spp. radial growth due to the effects of volatile compounds. In the experiment with vine cuttings, applying Bacillus sp. F62 reduced the pathogen re-isolation frequency from 81.7% (Fus) to 63.3% (Bac + Fus). Therefore, Bacillus sp. F62 effectively suppressed the mycelial growth of Fusarium spp. and reduced the Fusarium wilt incidence in vine cuttings of the rootstock ‘SO4’.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"11 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141700647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The colour qualities of hot red pepper are the major issue in pepper value chain. Due to poorly coordinated scientific evidence, information on the factors causing colour loss and the inhibition mechanism is not well known. Therefore, this review paper aimed to summarize the inhibition mechanism of stored red hot pepper bleaching through appropriate postharvest technologies and practices. The information in this paper was gathered from a variety of sources, including journal articles, books, book chapters, workshop proceedings, FAO reports, and AOAC official methods of analysis. According to these studies, carotenoids, surface colour, and extractable colour (ASTA value) are the primary colourants that define hot red pepper. The findings demonstrate that low-temperature drying methods, such as open sun drying, are best for preserving the red hot pepper powder’s colour quality, while higher temperatures cause the colour to darken. Blanching, the use of desiccants (CaCl2), and chemical dipping are pretreatments that preserve the best colour quality by hastening the drying time. Similarly, storage of red hot pepper powder at lower temperatures (5oC) resulted in less colour degradation. In other words, materials used for packaging that have a high barrier to light, moisture, and air, such as laminated aluminium, amber or black polyethylene, and high-density polyethylene, maintained a higher level of colour quality. Through their influence on drying and processing times, breeding technologies, varieties, and maturity level also impact colour quality. In conclusion, the colour quality of red hot pepper is highly influenced by environmental, biological, and processing methods. It is, therefore, critical to use appropriate drying and pretreatment techniques, storage time, well-managed storage temperature, appropriate processing methods and packing materials, and improved agronomic practices for the sustainable management of colour fading and adulteration that can occur throughout the value chain.
{"title":"Inhibition of bleaching of stored red hot pepper through appropriate postharvest technologies and practices","authors":"O. F. Etefa, S. Forsido, Y. Tola","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-14261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-14261","url":null,"abstract":"The colour qualities of hot red pepper are the major issue in pepper value chain. Due to poorly coordinated scientific evidence, information on the factors causing colour loss and the inhibition mechanism is not well known. Therefore, this review paper aimed to summarize the inhibition mechanism of stored red hot pepper bleaching through appropriate postharvest technologies and practices. The information in this paper was gathered from a variety of sources, including journal articles, books, book chapters, workshop proceedings, FAO reports, and AOAC official methods of analysis. According to these studies, carotenoids, surface colour, and extractable colour (ASTA value) are the primary colourants that define hot red pepper. The findings demonstrate that low-temperature drying methods, such as open sun drying, are best for preserving the red hot pepper powder’s colour quality, while higher temperatures cause the colour to darken. Blanching, the use of desiccants (CaCl2), and chemical dipping are pretreatments that preserve the best colour quality by hastening the drying time. Similarly, storage of red hot pepper powder at lower temperatures (5oC) resulted in less colour degradation. In other words, materials used for packaging that have a high barrier to light, moisture, and air, such as laminated aluminium, amber or black polyethylene, and high-density polyethylene, maintained a higher level of colour quality. Through their influence on drying and processing times, breeding technologies, varieties, and maturity level also impact colour quality. In conclusion, the colour quality of red hot pepper is highly influenced by environmental, biological, and processing methods. It is, therefore, critical to use appropriate drying and pretreatment techniques, storage time, well-managed storage temperature, appropriate processing methods and packing materials, and improved agronomic practices for the sustainable management of colour fading and adulteration that can occur throughout the value chain.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"83 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141697525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Two factorial experiments with randomized complete block design in three replicates were conducted in a greenhouse at the University of Tabriz to investigate the individual and combined effects of SA and Fe2O3-NPs spray (1 mM and 3 mM, respectively) on cations contents, root and shoot growth, seed filling and yield parameters of salt-stressed ajowan plants (0, 4, 8 and 12 dS m-1 NaCl; as non-saline and low, moderate and high salinities, respectively). Salt stress enhanced Na+ contents and reduced K+ and Ca2+ contents, and K+/Na+ and Ca2+/Na+ ratios, leading to a reduction in root and shoot growth, particularly under high salinity. Reduction in plant growth parameters under salt stress had a negative impact on yield components and seed yield of ajowan. These deleterious impacts of salinity on plants were largely overcome by foliar treatments, particularly by SA + Fe2O3-NPs. The improvement of seed yield by these treatments was highly correlated with enhanced root and shoot growth, seeds per plant, and 1000-seed weight, especially under moderate and high salinities. Thus, the simultaneous application of SA and Fe2O3-NPs was the best foliar treatment for enhancing the growth and productivity of ajowan plants under normal and saline conditions.
在大不里士大学的温室中进行了两次采用随机完全区组设计、三次重复的析因实验,以研究 SA 和 Fe2O3-NPs 喷雾剂(分别为 1 mM 和 3 mM)对盐胁迫金雀花植物(0、4、8 和 12 dS m-1 NaCl;分别为非盐度和低、中、高盐度)的阳离子含量、根和芽生长、种子灌浆和产量参数的单独和综合影响。盐胁迫提高了 Na+ 含量,降低了 K+ 和 Ca2+ 含量以及 K+/Na+ 和 Ca2+/Na+ 比率,导致根和芽的生长量减少,尤其是在高盐度条件下。盐胁迫下植物生长参数的降低对金雀花的产量成分和种子产量产生了负面影响。通过叶面处理,特别是 SA + Fe2O3-NPs 的处理,可以在很大程度上克服盐分对植物的这些有害影响。这些处理方法对种子产量的提高与根系和芽的生长、单株种子和千粒重的提高高度相关,尤其是在中度和高度盐度条件下。因此,在正常和盐碱条件下,同时施用 SA 和 Fe2O3-NPs 是提高金雀花植株生长和产量的最佳叶面处理方法。
{"title":"Salicylic acid and iron-oxide nanoparticles improved the growth and productivity of ajowan under salt stress","authors":"K. Ghassemi-Golezani, S. Abdoli","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-15671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-15671","url":null,"abstract":"Two factorial experiments with randomized complete block design in three replicates were conducted in a greenhouse at the University of Tabriz to investigate the individual and combined effects of SA and Fe2O3-NPs spray (1 mM and 3 mM, respectively) on cations contents, root and shoot growth, seed filling and yield parameters of salt-stressed ajowan plants (0, 4, 8 and 12 dS m-1 NaCl; as non-saline and low, moderate and high salinities, respectively). Salt stress enhanced Na+ contents and reduced K+ and Ca2+ contents, and K+/Na+ and Ca2+/Na+ ratios, leading to a reduction in root and shoot growth, particularly under high salinity. Reduction in plant growth parameters under salt stress had a negative impact on yield components and seed yield of ajowan. These deleterious impacts of salinity on plants were largely overcome by foliar treatments, particularly by SA + Fe2O3-NPs. The improvement of seed yield by these treatments was highly correlated with enhanced root and shoot growth, seeds per plant, and 1000-seed weight, especially under moderate and high salinities. Thus, the simultaneous application of SA and Fe2O3-NPs was the best foliar treatment for enhancing the growth and productivity of ajowan plants under normal and saline conditions.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"9 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141708817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seedling emergence and stand establishment of carrot seeds are often slow and erratic which results in low productivity. Poor seed quality together with lack of pre-sowing seed treatments and improper irrigation management can be mentioned as the major factors that influence the yield and productivity of carrot. The present study was carried out with the objective to evaluate the effects of different seed priming techniques on early seedling establishment, growth and yield of carrot (Daucus carota L. cultivated variety Nantes) exposed to different irrigation intervals, under field conditions at Gerado, South Wollo, Ethiopia. Four seed priming treatments (no priming, hydro priming, halo priming and hormonal priming) and three irrigation intervals (4, 7 and 10 days) were combined as factorial RCBD in split plot arrangement with three replications. The irrigation intervals were assigned to main plots and the seed priming techniques to sub plots. Result indicated that the interaction effects of priming techniques and irrigation intervals significantly affected the phenological and yield parameters. Distilled water treatment in seven and ten days irrigation interval recorded the highest marketable carrot root yields of 33.73 t h-1 and 30.63 t h-1, respectively. Hence, hydro priming and seven days irrigation interval can be recommended for the production of carrot in the study area and similar agro-ecologies. Given the promising results obtained, further repetitions of the study are recommended to validate the use of these techniques in further locations and in different seasons.
{"title":"Phenological and yield response of primed carrot (Daucus carota L) seeds under deficit irrigation","authors":"S. Muhie, Fatuma Akele, Tadele Yeshiwas","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-14965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-14965","url":null,"abstract":"Seedling emergence and stand establishment of carrot seeds are often slow and erratic which results in low productivity. Poor seed quality together with lack of pre-sowing seed treatments and improper irrigation management can be mentioned as the major factors that influence the yield and productivity of carrot. The present study was carried out with the objective to evaluate the effects of different seed priming techniques on early seedling establishment, growth and yield of carrot (Daucus carota L. cultivated variety Nantes) exposed to different irrigation intervals, under field conditions at Gerado, South Wollo, Ethiopia. Four seed priming treatments (no priming, hydro priming, halo priming and hormonal priming) and three irrigation intervals (4, 7 and 10 days) were combined as factorial RCBD in split plot arrangement with three replications. The irrigation intervals were assigned to main plots and the seed priming techniques to sub plots. Result indicated that the interaction effects of priming techniques and irrigation intervals significantly affected the phenological and yield parameters. Distilled water treatment in seven and ten days irrigation interval recorded the highest marketable carrot root yields of 33.73 t h-1 and 30.63 t h-1, respectively. Hence, hydro priming and seven days irrigation interval can be recommended for the production of carrot in the study area and similar agro-ecologies. Given the promising results obtained, further repetitions of the study are recommended to validate the use of these techniques in further locations and in different seasons.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"97 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141713609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Brengi, Ibrahim A. Abouelsaad, R.M. Mahdy, A.A. Khadr
The cultivation of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in subtropical regions faces environmental challenges leading to potential declines in yield. This study explores the efficacy of biostimulants as a solution, specifically investigating spraying treatments with 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA), chitosan (Ch), triacontanol (TRIA), and potassium silicate (KSi) on the snap bean cv. Paulista. Over two growing seasons with late sowing and elevated summer temperatures, the research assesses growth, flowering, yield, and quality. Notably, 5 ppm TRIA demonstrates the most significant impact on plant growth and leaf nutrient content. Treatments with 40 ppm 6-BA, 5 ppm TRIA, or 200 ppm KSi exhibit notable effects on inflorescence flower count and flowers per plant. These treatments prove most effective for crucial green pod yield measures, including the number and weight of marketable pods. Moreover, 40 ppm 6-BA or 5 ppm TRIA significantly enhances pod characteristics, such as length, diameter, and weight, consistently improving over both seasons. Particularly, 5 ppm TRIA outperforms in enhancing the chemical quality of pods throughout the study. Overall, the findings suggest that the application of 5 ppm TRIA offers the most favorable enhancements for the growth, flowering, productivity, and quality of snap bean plants in subtropical field conditions.
在亚热带地区种植豆角(Phaseolus vulgaris L.)面临着环境挑战,可能导致产量下降。本研究探讨了生物刺激剂作为一种解决方案的功效,特别是研究了在豆角变种保利斯塔(Paulista)上喷洒 6-苄基氨基嘌呤(6-BA)、壳聚糖(Ch)、三聚氰胺(TRIA)和硅酸钾(KSi)的处理方法。保利斯塔。在晚播和夏季温度升高的两个生长季中,研究评估了生长、开花、产量和质量。值得注意的是,5 ppm TRIA 对植物生长和叶片养分含量的影响最为显著。40 ppm 6-BA、5 ppm TRIA 或 200 ppm KSi 对花序花朵数和每株花朵数都有显著影响。事实证明,这些处理对关键的绿色豆荚产量(包括可上市豆荚的数量和重量)最有效。此外,40 ppm 6-BA 或 5 ppm TRIA 能显著提高豆荚的特性,如长度、直径和重量,在两季中都有持续改善。特别是,在整个研究过程中,5 ppm TRIA 在提高豆荚化学质量方面表现出色。总之,研究结果表明,在亚热带田间条件下,施用 5 ppm TRIA 能最有效地提高豆角植株的生长、开花、产量和质量。
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Mehmet Tütüncü, Akife Dalda Şekerci, D. Dönmez, Tolga İzgü, Musab A. Isak, Ö. Şimşek
Researchers have recently sought a comprehensive strategy to reduce the harmful effects of synthetic chemicals in agricultural production to improve productivity and quality. Biostimulants benefit plants by protecting soil and water resources and eliminating adverse environmental effects from pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Plant biostimulants, also called bioactivators, are becoming increasingly well-liked in the agricultural sector due to their capacity to boost a plant’s growth rate and increase its resistance to stress. Biostimulants are frequently used because they can increase crop quality, nutrient assimilation, growth rate, and stress tolerance. This article thoroughly examines biostimulants’ effects on ornamental plants, concentrating on their ability to withstand environmental stressors. Prior studies have demonstrated that a combination of non-pathogenic microbes, protein hydrolysates, humic and fulvic acids, and algal extracts benefits ornamental plants. This review’s main aims are biostimulants’ effects on raising agricultural yield, enhancing nutrient uptake, enhancing photosynthesis, and shielding plants from biotic and abiotic stress. The role of biostimulants in more resilient and sustainable farming practices is also covered
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Fruits and vegetables that exhibit a higher chlorophyll content, as reflected in their visual appearance, are the preferred choice of consumers. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the physical, chemical, and pigmentation quality of bitter gourd using white, blue, and red at 1.5 W/135 lumens (Foshan Electrical and Lighting Co., Ltd [FSL], China). Bitter gourd, with a short postharvest life of 4-5 days due to physical and chemical disorders, was harvested weighing 300–400 g and 25 x 5 cm from the farm and subjected to varying illuminations within a 4-hour period for five days, with measurements taken daily. Statistical differences between treatments were observed in physicochemical parameters such as fruit shrivelling, yellowing, visual appearance, weight loss, dry matter content, total chlorophyll, pH values, and TA. The quality and shelf-life of bitter gourd fruits were found to be improved by the white LED. The visual appearance was maintained, and fruit shrivelling and yellowing were delayed, with lower weight loss observed. Slight changes in chlorophylls and carotenoids, vitamin C, and a shelf-life of 5 days were recorded.
叶绿素含量较高的水果和蔬菜是消费者的首选。本研究旨在评估发光二极管(LED)对苦瓜物理、化学和色素质量的影响,使用的发光二极管有白色、蓝色和红色,亮度为 1.5 W/135 流明(佛山电器照明股份有限公司 [FSL],中国)。由于物理和化学失调,苦瓜的采后寿命较短,只有 4-5 天。从农场采收的苦瓜重量为 300-400 克,大小为 25 x 5 厘米,连续五天在 4 小时内接受不同的光照,每天进行测量。不同处理之间的理化指标存在统计学差异,如果实干瘪、变黄、外观、重量损失、干物质含量、叶绿素总量、pH 值和 TA 值。白光 LED 改善了苦瓜果实的质量和货架期。视觉外观得以保持,果实干瘪和变黄的时间推迟,重量损失减少。叶绿素和类胡萝卜素、维生素 C 有轻微变化,货架期延长了 5 天。
{"title":"Pigmental composition and physico-chemical characteristics of Bittergourd (Momordica charantia L. cv. Jadeite) during postharvest period as influenced by illumination colors","authors":"J. Ponteras, J. Quisil, F. Salas","doi":"10.36253/ahsc-15691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-15691","url":null,"abstract":"Fruits and vegetables that exhibit a higher chlorophyll content, as reflected in their visual appearance, are the preferred choice of consumers. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the physical, chemical, and pigmentation quality of bitter gourd using white, blue, and red at 1.5 W/135 lumens (Foshan Electrical and Lighting Co., Ltd [FSL], China). Bitter gourd, with a short postharvest life of 4-5 days due to physical and chemical disorders, was harvested weighing 300–400 g and 25 x 5 cm from the farm and subjected to varying illuminations within a 4-hour period for five days, with measurements taken daily. Statistical differences between treatments were observed in physicochemical parameters such as fruit shrivelling, yellowing, visual appearance, weight loss, dry matter content, total chlorophyll, pH values, and TA. The quality and shelf-life of bitter gourd fruits were found to be improved by the white LED. The visual appearance was maintained, and fruit shrivelling and yellowing were delayed, with lower weight loss observed. Slight changes in chlorophylls and carotenoids, vitamin C, and a shelf-life of 5 days were recorded.","PeriodicalId":7339,"journal":{"name":"Advances in horticultural science","volume":"21 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141712902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}